Everyone knows #81 of the B.C.Lions, Geroy Simon. But not many people know his cousin, the Alouettes receiver/returner #0, Andrew Hawkins. The eleven year younger Hawkins is just finding his own niche in the CFL, whereas Simon is an all-time top ten receiver.
Simon's numbers say it all; career CFL top ten in receptions (773), receiving yards (12, 547) and TDs (84). Five-time CFL All-Star, six-time western division All-star and the 2006 Most Outstanding Player in the CFL. How do you think Hawkins knew all about the CFL.
Hawkins, on the other hand, has 13 career receptions, 131 receiving yards and 3 TDs in his 7 career games played. Those are numbers that Simon could put up in one game alone. But Hawkins did play in four straight games prior to the teams final contest in Toronto. He missed that one because of injury (ribs) but has been given the green light for Sunday. If he does play it could be an interesting role, as Marc Trestman has certain crossing routes designed specifically for someone with his incredible speed.
I know everyone knows that Simon could be the one making the game-breaking play at any moment as he'll be on the field for the majority of B.C.'s offensive snaps. But don't be shocked if you see #0 out there for the Als in five-receiver sets.
Either way the Simon-Hawkins family members have already booked their tickets to Calgary.
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